Effective Learning Analytics at the University of Exeter
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Effective Learning Analytics at the University of Exeter Professor Wendy Robinson Academic Dean for Students
Key Principles • Success for all of our students – so that they can be the best they can be • Ensuring that teaching and learning at Exeter supports the student’s journey • Using data intelligently with students and staff to enhance teaching excellence and provide personalised support for all of our students
Project Aims • To enable individual students to easily monitor and benchmark their own performance • To enhance information provision to academic staff responsible for supporting students in their academic journey so that targeted and appropriate interventions can be made • To develop meaningful insights into the factors affecting the success of all students; particularly those from widening participation backgrounds
Exeter’s Unique Approach • Our focus is on success, not risk of failure or drop out • ‘Measuring Engagement and Predicting Success’ – a research project that is mining Exeter’s engagement data • Focus on academic performance and students’ preparedness for graduate employment
Project Approach Led by academics in partnership with students • Research and Evaluation • Data Modelling • Technical • Interventions • Ethics
Student Feedback Day One after launch - 2, 500 views, End of Month One - 25, 000 views.
Student feedback so far… “Really good "My Grades" feature tracking macro progress. Something I have tried to do myself using Excel so good to have it located easily on the i. Exeter page - would definitely keep. Could it be personalised to include formatives etc? ” “My Grades tab: Great idea, very quick way to compare and visualise grades. ” “My Grades is fantastic!” “Grades button is a very good idea and works well!”
Next Steps • Further develop and refine staff and student dashboards • Develop predictive algorithms • Work with students to promote the benefits of ELA and to reassure them about ethical practices • Develop interventions support that academic staff can use especially for widening participation students